Jets down high-flying Heidelberg to win Australia Cup
The Newcastle Jets have beaten Heidelberg United 3-1 after extra-time to win the Australia Cup for the first time -- and they hope it's just the beginning.
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Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies
Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.
Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss
Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.
A-League players sidestep conviction in betting scam
A pair of soccer players who pleaded guilty to deliberately receiving yellow cards for $10,000 have avoided convictions and jail time.
Hero’s welcome: Kerr back to Blues’ standing ovation
Sam Kerr has been given a hero's welcome back at her Chelsea stamping ground at Kingsmeadow but didn't score for once as the champions beat Leicester 1-0.
Welsh woes: Socceroos’ cup double sinks Postecoglou
Socceroos defender Cam Burgess has scored an added-time winner, after earlier also netting, to knock Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest out of the League Cup.
A-League captain allegedly exploited ties in bet scam
Former Macarthur Bulls soccer players who deliberately picked up yellow cards have pointed the finger at their captain for exploiting their relationship.
‘Frustrated’ Mata confident he and ALM can rise again
Former Premier League star Juan Mata has departed the Western Sydney Wanderers and joined one of their A-League Men rivals, believing the only way is up.
After dream return, Matildas next for resurgent Kerr
Australian soccer superstar Sam Kerr has netted on her WSL return for Chelsea in her first appearance in 20 months after injury.
Postecoglou outgunned in ‘disappointing’ Forest debut
Arsenal fans have taunted Ange Postecoglou during the Australian's debut as Nottingham Forest manager, which ended in a 3-0 away loss.
Union’s bold salary cap bid for jobless United players
Nearly 40 footballers were left out of work by Western United's "hibernation", now the player union says an A-Leagues salary cap rule can help soothe the saga.
Ange jokes he may have to win trophy in his first year
Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou laughs he may have to win a trophy straight away at Nottingham Forest to ensure he gets a second season.
New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes
The A-Leagues fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 men's and women's seasons has been revealed after embattled Western United were placed in hibernation.
‘Back to their rightful place’: Ange’s Forest pledge
Nottingham Forest fans have been made a promise by Ange Postecoglou that he'll give his all to help them bring back their glory days.
Ange-ball faces exacting test at Nottingham Forest
Pundits say Ange Postecoglou's long-held football philosophy will be tested on return to the Premier League as Nottingham Forest's manager.
Even Socceroos boss wowed by Irankunda’s big moments
Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos and almost nailed a world-class free kick but there was more to his performance that coach Tony Popovic liked.
Toure, Irankunda dazzle as Socceroos beat NZ
Tony Popovic's call to start Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure has paid off as the boom youngsters' goals gave the Socceroos a 3-1 win over New Zealand.
Postecoglou confirmed as Forest’s new manager
After Nottingham Forest's sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, Australia's Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as the club's new manager.
No playing time guarantees for emerging Socceroos
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has cast the net wider in choosing his squad for games against New Zealand but that doesn't mean he will be handing out caps.
Popovic expects more ‘confident and positive’ Socceroos
Tony Popovic wasn't satisfied with the Socceroos' 1-0 win over New Zealand but has reason to expect a better performance in their second match.
‘False promises’: players fume over Western United woes
Western United players have become free agents after their club was placed into A-Leagues hibernation, with the players' union demanding action.
Socceroos win – but here’s why Popovic isn’t satisfied
Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.
Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand
Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.
The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda
In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.
Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return
Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
De Minaur matches Sinner-like feat with US Open charge
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is a win away from a third US Open quarter-final after taking down injured German Daniel Altmaier.
A-Leagues move forward as United fight wind-up order
Western United intend to appeal the Federal Court's wind-up order as the A-Leagues prepare for the seasons, with or without them.
Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts
An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.
Socceroos boss excited to see ‘maturing’ starlet shine
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has named his squad for Australia's friendlies against New Zealand, with breakout attackers called up and a young gun returning.
ALW star announces shock retirement at 24
One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.